Prep Cook

Foodlink Inc • City of Rochester, NY

13d • $18

About The Position

Working as part of a team the Prep Cook may be assigned to various areas and responsibilities within the kitchen including hot/cold meal prep, snack counting/organizing, expediting and sanitation. The Prep Cook works in compliance with Foodlink processes and procedures to ensure the highest level of food safety and quality at all times.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be ServSafe Level 2 certified.
• 1+ years experience in food service. Large scale food production experience preferred
• Working knowledge of food safety requirements and health department guidelines
• Experience and knowledge of large-scale food preparation and use of industrial kitchen equipment
• Basic math skills necessary for recipe conversion of quantities needed for food preparation.
• Ability to take oral and written instructions and follow through efficiently
• Must work well in a team environment
• Manual dexterity is necessary to shred, chop, assemble and mix foods.
• Ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures in the kitchen.
• Stamina to stand and walk on hard flooring for long periods of time.
• Ability to work with chemical cleaning agents.
• Strength to lift and carry food items or objects weighing up to 50lbs.
• Ability to properly operate kitchen equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the daily preparation, assembly and expediting of a variety of foods and meal components including soups, entrees, sandwiches, fruits, vegetables, salads, breads and desserts in large quantities.
• Follows written recipes and oral instructions with regard to meal preparation
• Stores food and supplies in accordance with instructions and food safety standards
• Keeps all records and logs in accordance with instructions and food safety standards
• Completes production sheets for each food component prepared.
• Follows company protocol with regard to the operation, maintenance and sanitation of institutional kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Uses personal protective equipment as required for use of kitchen equipment and cleaning chemicals
• Follows daily cleaning and sanitation schedule as instructed; Wash, sanitize and store dishes, tableware, kitchen utensils, scrub counters and tables, mop floors, and dispose of wastes according to health department guidelines.
• Attends mandatory training programs as required
• Cross-trains and assist in various areas of the kitchen as assigned
• Maintains a professional attitude and appearance at all time
• Serves as a point person and acts as role model for Foodlink Career Fellowship participants, demonstrating professional behavior at all times.
• Performs all work-related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Foodlink covers 100% of individual health and dental insurance with the ability to acquire family coverage with pretax dollars.
• In addition to generous paid time off (PTO), we observe 14 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Opportunity to contribute to a 401k retirement savings plan upon hire.
• Eligible for generous employer match after 1 year of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees